Bay Head, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
Bay Head, NJ
At a Glance
How Bay Head Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bay Head a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bay Head residents earn a median household income of $145,417 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $104,875. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay Head is $1,679,000 , 496% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,668,541. Median rent is $1,554/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bay Head reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.
Education
75.3% of adults in Bay Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher (123% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay Head has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.